Talon
Boy name · #1179 in 2025 · Uniqueness 77/100
Talon is currently the #1179 boy name in the United States — 175 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #613, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 10,286 boys born in 2025 was named Talon.
Babies named Talon per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 50-year story
Talon first appears in the Social Security records in 1975, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2006, when 661 boys were named Talon — good for #426 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Talon against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Talon in class?
Talon scores 77 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Talon will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Talon is most common
Geography matters for names, and Talon is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Talons were TX (19), PA (11), AZ (9), CA (9), OH (8). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Talon
Statistically, parents drawn to Talon tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Braylon, London, Dayton, Kylon, and Davion.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Talon | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 175 | #1176 |
| 2024 | 212 | #1045 |
| 2023 | 236 | #956 |
| 2022 | 247 | #933 |
| 2021 | 308 | #796 |
| 2020 | 295 | #788 |
| 2019 | 356 | #702 |
| 2018 | 314 | #751 |
| 2017 | 312 | #754 |
| 2016 | 408 | #647 |
| 2015 | 438 | #613 |
| 2014 | 495 | #557 |
| 2013 | 552 | #495 |
| 2012 | 513 | #513 |
| 2011 | 500 | #516 |
| 2010 | 569 | #463 |
| 2009 | 638 | #439 |
| 2008 | 593 | #465 |
| 2007 | 640 | #436 |
| 2006 | 661 | #426 |
| 2005 | 356 | #622 |
| 2004 | 239 | #760 |
| 2003 | 244 | #738 |
| 2002 | 296 | #648 |
| 2001 | 292 | #638 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Talon a popular boy name?
Talon ranked #1179 among boys in 2025 with 175 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #613.
When was the name Talon most popular?
Talon peaked in 2006, when 661 American boys received the name (ranked #426 that year). Since 2006 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Talon?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 10,286 newborn American boys was named Talon. It scores 77/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.